Founder, SEA

Join Wavemaker Impact: Empowering experienced entrepreneurs to accelerate and de-risk your next venture with insights, network, and capital.

***[Start date: August 1st 2025 // Location: Singapore, Indonesia, Phillipines, Vietnam, Thailand] 

Who we are: Southeast Asias leading climate-tech venture build fund.

What we do: We co-found sustainability startups with experienced entrepreneurs, tackling the worlds biggest emission challenges. With 16 companies launched across 9 countries, were now expanding into India in 2025 to build the next wave of transformative climate-tech startups. If you're passionate about scaling climate solutions, let's chat.

Our mission: To create companies that each cut 100 million metric tonnes of CO2e and generate US$100M in revenue.

The process:

• This isn't a traditional program no groups, no cohorts. Instead, you'll join us full-time for 4-6 months as a Founder in Residence.
• We start on a blank canvas. You wont find ready-made ventures here we seek leaders to co-found and build impactful startups from the ground up.
• We invest in you from day one. Youll have a dedicated team of venture builders working exclusively with you to ideate, validate, and launch your startup.

Who you are:

• You're an experienced founder and/or operator: With past startup success, you're ready to take on the journey again.
• Mission aligned: You're passionate about tackling climate challenges and dedicated to building scalable solutions.
• Open minded: Were not looking for a pitch deck we want open-minded founders ready to explore limitless possibilities with fresh perspectives.
• Resilient is key: The journey includes twists, turns, and pivots before you land on a venture you believe in.
• You're ready: You have a 18-24 financial runway, and the time/energy to work on your next venture with us full time.

Why build with us:

• We've done the research: We know where the 100x100 opportunities in climate tech are.
• Founder led approach: This is your company. You are the CEO and retain most equity.
• Funding Ready: 70% equity reserved for founders and ready access to seed funding of up to $500,000 with follow on funding potential.
• We are your co-founders: We aren't just here to write a cheque. We believe that building a business is a long term game, and we want to support you every step of the way.
• Living expense grant- SGD $5000 stipend/month during the residency with additional budget for residency related travel/work.

Let's shape the future of climate technology together.

About Wavemaker Partners- https://wavemaker.vc/

About Wavemaker Impact- https://wavemakerimpact.com/